Owlboy

Nov 1, 2016
Developer: D-Pad Studio
Platforms: PlayStation 4LinuxXbox OneNintendo Switch
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About Owlboy

Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, and burdens no one should have to bear.

Released: Nov 1, 2016
Developer: D-Pad Studio
Publisher: SOEDESCO Publishing

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Can my PC run Owlboy?

Owlboy needs at least Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card) and 1 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/10/Vista
Processor: Dual Core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 600 MB available space

Is Owlboy worth buying?

Steam

86% positive

'Very Positive', 3,672 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

89/100

13 critics

What Steam players say about Owlboy77/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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What is Owlboy about?

From Wikipedia: "Owlboy is set in the land of the sky; the islands of the world below have been separated by a catastrophic event. The player controls a boy named Odus, who is a member of an owl–human hybrid race called the Owls. When Otus' village is attacked by a band of pirates, he sets out on a journey to save it from them."

Pixel GraphicsAdventureIndiePlatformerMetroidvania2DStory RichAtmospheric

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Owlboy?

Right now the lowest price for Owlboy we're tracking is $2.84 at Gamivo — 86% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Owlboy has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Owlboy is $2.83 at Gamivo on October 8, 2026. The current best price is about 0% above that low.

Is Owlboy worth buying?

86% of 3,672 Steam user reviews for Owlboy are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 88. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Owlboy?

The minimum system requirements for Owlboy are — OS: Windows 7/8/10/Vista; CPU: Dual Core; GPU: Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card); RAM: 1 GB RAM; Storage: 600 MB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Owlboy released?

Owlboy released on November 1, 2016, developed by D-Pad Studio and published by SOEDESCO Publishing, D-Pad Studio.

What platforms is Owlboy available on?

Owlboy is available on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Owlboy prices drop?

Owlboy last hit a new low of $2.83 on October 8, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $2.84. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Owlboy?

The cheapest Owlboy price right now is $2.84 at Gamivo, 86% below the Steam price.

Owlboy price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
GamivoBest price	Steam · Global	—	$2.84	Buy Owlboy at Gamivo
Driffle	Steam · Global	—	$2.85	Buy Owlboy at Driffle
Steam	Steam	—	$19.99	Buy Owlboy at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$19.99	Buy Owlboy at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $2.83 at Gamivo on Oct 8, 2026 — the current best price is 0% above it.

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